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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,412.51, 444,625.38 and 106,888.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,412.51, 444,625.38 and 106,888.17 is: 160,334.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,412.51 : 444,625.38 = 106,888.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,412.51/444,625.38 = 106,888.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,412.51x = 444,625.38 × 106,888.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,412.51x = 47,525,193,203.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,525,193,203.75/296,412.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,334.64

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